102nd BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF Mann.
EKNATHJI(SATHANA DIVAS) CELEBRATION
REPORT 2016
DATE:
19.11.2016
Shri. Eknath Ranade was born on 19
Nov. 1914 at Timtala in Amaravati district of Maharastra. His parents were Ramakrishnarao Ranade and
Ramabai. After his studies he started
devoting more time on sangha work. He
was deeply attracted towards the words of Swamiji.
He felt that a truest memorial to Swamiji
should reflect to words and deeds of swamiji and be a living testimony to his
idea of India. After the construction of Rock Memorial he established various
organisations for the benefit of the people.
As a tribute to great soul his birthday is celebrated as Sathana Divas.
Master
of ceremony by Mariya Sajeeba of XI Std.
We
initiated the programme with prayer song sung by VIII Std boys. The welcome address was delivered by Solai
Kesavan of IX Std. The importance of the day was presented by Naveen Kumar of
IX Std.
The
Presidential address was delivered by Mann. Radha Didi, Dakshin Prant Sangatak
of VRM & VK. She expressed that
Eknathji had done a big sadhana and as a son of our motherland he dedicated
himself to Swamiji’s words. She exhibited
that various organisations were found by Mann. Eknathji for the welfare of the
people. She shared with us about the
fancy dress competition and how the children performed infront of the audience
with confidence.
She reminded us about
various schools and organisation of Vivekananda Kendra all over India. She instructed that man should stand on his
own feet, there is God within ourself and it should be found through
education. She inspired us by the
thought of Swamiji “Serve man to serve God’.
She adviced the students to live for others, to be a good children and
to develop their personality.
The
boys of VIII Std sang a beautiful song of our Motherland.
The
Chief guest Shri. R.S.Sundar, Site Director of Koodankulam Nuclear Power
Project addressed the gathering. He
expressed that he feels happy to see the students’ participation in the science
and Arts exhibition.
He exhibited that
Eknathji faced a lot of difficulties in the construction of Rock Memorial, but
he overcame it and got victory. He
instructed the students to keep their surroundings clean and neat and to avoid
plastic. He advised the students to
develop their communication skills and asked them to read English newspaper to
develop their ability and personality.
He asked the students to keep India clean and neat.
Due to
Children’s Day celebration various competitions were held in our school and the
prizes were distributed by Mann. Radha didi, Chief guest and special guest to the
children who performed well.
Mann.
Radha didi presented the memento to our chief guest Mr.R.S.Sundar, site
director of Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project and to our Special guest Mr.Deva
Prakash, Manager public awareness.
The
Vote of thanks was proposed by Atchaya of IX std.
We
concluded our programme with Kendra Prayer.
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